Android Apps

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In Short

You have an Android device. Now you need some apps. We can help.

Nothing has changed our mobile lives more than apps. Applications, that is. And Android apps in particular. With them we can do just about anything. Communicate with friends and family. Pass the time with a game. Record the important moments in our lives, and share those moments almost instantaneously. Apps help us find our way. They help guide us.

And we, in turn, can help guide you to some of our favorite apps. We can't cover everything. But we'll strive to bring you the best of the best. With new apps arriving every day, it may be hard to keep up with the latest and greatest — but not to worry. Here is where we'll keep all of the top apps we come across — from launchers to podcast apps to music players and more — so you'll never have to dig too deep to find the best apps right now.

Where can I find the best apps?

Of course the official app store of Android, Google Play is the top spot for finding the latest and greatest Android apps (as well as books, movies, music and more) but there are also other third-party app stores on Android as well that advanced users have come to appreciated. For most however, Google Play will have everything you need, and we'll always make sure you know what to download.

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07 December 2016 8By Ara WagonerWe need more beautiful and functional live wallpapers. Touch Circle looks to start filling this void in the market with a live wallpaper that is as simple as it is useful.

07 December 2016 8By Harish JonnalagaddaGoogle has announced that it is rolling out an update to Chrome for Android (55.0.2883.84) that gives you the ability to download videos, music, and entire web pages for offline viewing. You'll also be able to view and share your downloads without leaving Chrome.

07 December 2016 9By Harish JonnalagaddaGoogle's video-calling app Duo has been updated to version 5.0, bringing seamless camera rotation and "major video quality improvements." Duo technical lead Justin Uberti tweeted that the app will now work better over slower connections, a common problem in emerging markets.

07 December 2016 2By Marc LagaceAnother year, another Star Wars movie for fans to get hyped over. In celebration of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story premiering at theatres across North America country on December 16, Android gamers can enjoy exclusive content in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.

07 December 2016 6By Harish JonnalagaddaAn update rolling out to the Google app breaks up the feed into two separate sections — one dedicated to news updates, and an "upcoming" section that details your personal info, including daily schedule, flight info, appointments, and more.

05 December 2016 2By Marc LagaceIt can be hard to stay on top of what’s happening in the news throughout the day. Quartz is trying to keep things conversational with it’s new news app that delivers you the headlines as if you’re having a text chat with your best friend who just happens to also be a knowledgeable journalist.